Monitoring Violations AL

Daviston Water System, Town of

EPA ID: AL0001274 · 693 people served · 1 ZIP code

Per EPA records, Daviston Water System, Town of: 1 unresolved violation, 693 people in service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

A · 97
Avg Safety Score
693
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0039 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$164K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Daviston Water System, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$63,125
Median Household Income
1,422
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Daviston Water System, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $63,125 and an estimated 1,422 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Daviston Water System, Town of's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Tallapoosa County, Alabama rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Daviston Water System, Town of compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Daviston Water System, Town of (EPA ID: AL0001274) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 693 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 36256 in Daviston.

Average Home Safety Score: A (97/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 monitoring/reporting violation recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
36256 0.0039 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Daviston Water System, Town of (AL0001274) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daviston Water System, Town of water safe to drink?

Daviston Water System, Town of has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Daviston Water System, Town of serve?

Daviston Water System, Town of serves approximately 693 people across 1 ZIP code in Alabama.

Where does Daviston Water System, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
10
Unknown Material
265
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2020-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 825
Reported to Alabama

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Daviston Water System, Town of safe to drink?
Daviston Water System, Town of earns a A safety grade with 1 violation in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Daviston Water System, Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Daviston Water System, Town of serve?
Daviston Water System, Town of serves approximately 693 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Daviston Water System, Town of's water source?
Daviston Water System, Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Daviston Water System, Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0039 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Daviston Water System, Town of's service area?
The Daviston Water System, Town of service area has a median household income of $63,125. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Daviston Water System, Town of get its water?
Daviston Water System, Town of's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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